Sounds a bundle of laughs 👍 It was always said by the manufacturers that it costs much the same to make a sportsbike whether it's a 600 or 1000....so the steel frame and basic suspension are the reason it's £2k less than the zx6r, I can live with that 🙂
Sooooo good to hear it measures up.....I had the same model as the original one you sat on for a good few years, I ran it along side an NC30, I loved the 400 class!!! Might have to consider the new one, if and old codger like you can fit on one, a slightly older codger like me should be able to too🤞🏻😂 as always, thanks for sharing 🏍️😁👍🏻
Sorry Chad, but I must correct you on a small point. It definitely IS 50yr olds that raced the zxr400 that are getting excited by this new 400. You should see the 400 and club race forums, everyone wants one. Turn key ease and reliability for the same(ish) hp, definitely sounds good to me. Hopefully will get one to sit alongside my zxr400 race bike.
No mention of weight comparison. The early bike was fun because the power/weight ratio was spot on . If Kawasaki kept the weight down it will sell well with that price point . Good video
I just picked up one too. It’s a fun bike. People think a 400 can’t be fun but they couldn’t be more wrong. I’m just a regular person not some pro rider so being able to get closer to the limit of this bike is way less dangerous with the same feeling cause I still gotta go to work Monday.
Its a shame that it doesn't have a twin spar alloy frame, fully adjustable suspension, and has gained 10kg over the original zxr400, it weighs the same as a yamaha r7, the main advantage in having a small capacity bike is low weight, but its not really that light.
@@HeyAddieImTojo I wouldn't buy one, I would rather have the yamaha r7, in NZ the r7 is 2 grand cheaper, so you could buy the r7, an after market muffler, get it tuned, and still have money left over, the r7 even has a fully adjustable fork, then you would have a bike that weighs about the same, has about the same hp, but with basically twice as much torque, so it will be a much faster bike in the real world, and this is coming from a 400cc fan too, years ago I used to own a zxr400 and an rvf400.
@@andrewg4412 But its not a big inline 4 engine, its only 399cc, the so called little twin is actually 689cc, the zx4rr weighs the same as a 2003 yamaha r6, which is a 599cc inline 4 with 123 hp at the crank, the zx4rr is anything but light, its actually pretty heavy for what it is.
@@jarlborg1531 150kg, now we're talking, 10kg lighter than the original zxr400, but with 10-15 more hp, but alas kawasaki made this instead, you would probably be better off buying an old yamaha r6, it weighs the same but has 40-50 more hp and about twice the torque, those old 600's were great.
I think this is about 20kg more than the old one, which is a shame. Lack of weight made these such fun to ride and I rode all of the 400s. Still loved the old RGV250 though - that was like a bicycle with an engine and a tiny power band that was such fun to chase. If they had managed to make this lighter then it would have been far better.
@@hokogan It would certainly make a difference, but the frame probably doesn’t help. Then again, maybe I’d be surprised by what the actual difference is.
@@sp00ky1969 i think you would and i hope so too :D I ordered mine and wait for it in november. I plan to mount an lighter exhaust, lithium batterry and also track tyres wich are probably far better and lighter than 20 years ago. i also will reprog it thanks to woolich system. I'm pretty sure to get a big smile in my helmet !! cheers Edit ; 30 years ago !!
@@Chambers36TheEnter I’ve seen a wet weight quoted of 177kg on the original bike, but maybe it was 187kg. I’d like to see someone weigh the new bike - it’s not like manufacturers haven’t been known to be a bit creative with weight figures. Either way, it’s a similar weight to my bike despite having about 700cc less displacement.
God Kawasaki must be dumping bags of money on the "journalists" to push this piece of junk. It's too heavy, too expensive, has budget suspension, and you should just get a 600.
@@TheRadiag that's weird since "euro5" is the ish ruining all the bikes these days. Stuck with soy-boy latte parallel twins, locked ecu's, and "A2" 40hp B.S.! lol :D
Love my 2023 ZX-4RR. I’ve been riding for over 23 years. Owned over 20 bikes. The 4RR is one of the top five I’ve ever owned for me.
Give us the full run down Ken
I just turned 120 would you recommend it for me as a final bike
@@fudawgableit's too much for centennials I think
What’s the other four haha
How come?
Sounds a bundle of laughs 👍 It was always said by the manufacturers that it costs much the same to make a sportsbike whether it's a 600 or 1000....so the steel frame and basic suspension are the reason it's £2k less than the zx6r, I can live with that 🙂
Man, those old bikes look so beautiful, those paint scheme, those design philosophy... such a charm of their own..
Sooooo good to hear it measures up.....I had the same model as the original one you sat on for a good few years, I ran it along side an NC30, I loved the 400 class!!! Might have to consider the new one, if and old codger like you can fit on one, a slightly older codger like me should be able to too🤞🏻😂 as always, thanks for sharing 🏍️😁👍🏻
I’ve owned a ZX6R and this ZX4R is the best I’ve ever ridden!
I absolutely have fun with this bike.
Just got back from a ride on my 1990 FZR400. I can't overstate how fun it is to rev out a 400cc inline four on the back roads. Forget the numbers.
Sorry Chad, but I must correct you on a small point. It definitely IS 50yr olds that raced the zxr400 that are getting excited by this new 400. You should see the 400 and club race forums, everyone wants one.
Turn key ease and reliability for the same(ish) hp, definitely sounds good to me. Hopefully will get one to sit alongside my zxr400 race bike.
What an awesome bike, sad they didn't do an oldskool livery option but looking forward to test riding it and compare it to my ZXR400 from '92
1992 to now… I think you’re gonna be blown away.
Agreed, I'll be gutted if future versions come out with the original paint job, and hoover pipes,,,
There's always wrap options to go old school livery.
Boy are you guys in for a surprise
No mention of weight comparison.
The early bike was fun because the power/weight ratio was spot on .
If Kawasaki kept the weight down it will sell well with that price point .
Good video
I just picked up one too. It’s a fun bike. People think a 400 can’t be fun but they couldn’t be more wrong. I’m just a regular person not some pro rider so being able to get closer to the limit of this bike is way less dangerous with the same feeling cause I still gotta go to work Monday.
The 250rr cbr was my dream bike but since the release of this lovey adorable cute ass bike it has taken that spot. I want a zx4RR.
I love your short review... nowadays l have to take a day off to see one
Considering the original Z900 had around 80hp that’s some achievement for a 400 👍
the zx4rr is so cool. the zx25rr makes me drool too, i wish we get that bike too, but i won't hold my breath
Great work as always team!
What a time to be alive.
Second hand Honda CBR600RR, Yamaha R6 and Triumph 675 daytona still for me. But for newer low licence riders well yeah maybe 🏍️
I hope there will be a new vs old video. From what I've heard, the new bike needs an ECU flash just to hit the same 140 top speed
It can go upto 206 KM/H
Its a shame that it doesn't have a twin spar alloy frame, fully adjustable suspension, and has gained 10kg over the original zxr400, it weighs the same as a yamaha r7, the main advantage in having a small capacity bike is low weight, but its not really that light.
The question then is if it was 3 grand more, would you buy one? Would anyone?
@@HeyAddieImTojo I wouldn't buy one, I would rather have the yamaha r7, in NZ the r7 is 2 grand cheaper, so you could buy the r7, an after market muffler, get it tuned, and still have money left over, the r7 even has a fully adjustable fork, then you would have a bike that weighs about the same, has about the same hp, but with basically twice as much torque, so it will be a much faster bike in the real world, and this is coming from a 400cc fan too, years ago I used to own a zxr400 and an rvf400.
The fact you aren't impressed with a big inline 4 engine sports bike weighing the same as a little twin is insane
@@andrewg4412 But its not a big inline 4 engine, its only 399cc, the so called little twin is actually 689cc, the zx4rr weighs the same as a 2003 yamaha r6, which is a 599cc inline 4 with 123 hp at the crank, the zx4rr is anything but light, its actually pretty heavy for what it is.
@@jarlborg1531 150kg, now we're talking, 10kg lighter than the original zxr400, but with 10-15 more hp, but alas kawasaki made this instead, you would probably be better off buying an old yamaha r6, it weighs the same but has 40-50 more hp and about twice the torque, those old 600's were great.
I had to jack the seat up on the zxr400 by 50mm. loved it.
I think this is about 20kg more than the old one, which is a shame. Lack of weight made these such fun to ride and I rode all of the 400s. Still loved the old RGV250 though - that was like a bicycle with an engine and a tiny power band that was such fun to chase. If they had managed to make this lighter then it would have been far better.
A full exhaust and a lithium battery would probably get you pretty close to the old weight.
@@hokogan It would certainly make a difference, but the frame probably doesn’t help. Then again, maybe I’d be surprised by what the actual difference is.
@@sp00ky1969 i think you would and i hope so too :D I ordered mine and wait for it in november. I plan to mount an lighter exhaust, lithium batterry and also track tyres wich are probably far better and lighter than 20 years ago. i also will reprog it thanks to woolich system. I'm pretty sure to get a big smile in my helmet !! cheers
Edit ; 30 years ago !!
@@Chambers36TheEnter I’ve seen a wet weight quoted of 177kg on the original bike, but maybe it was 187kg. I’d like to see someone weigh the new bike - it’s not like manufacturers haven’t been known to be a bit creative with weight figures. Either way, it’s a similar weight to my bike despite having about 700cc less displacement.
@@sp00ky1969modern kerb weights absolutely have to be accurate, at least in Europe. Only Triumph and KTM attempted to avoid this in recent years.
Loved the video!
The akrapovic looks cool af!
Flipping Luvly
I started on an NC30 and weight wet was these weighs dry. What happened to all the tech improvements? It sounds great though!
A catalytic converter, and years of euro emissions and electronics will do that
What's the track montage music?
I always prefer the old zxr :)
song playing during the intro? (0:30-1:30)
Designed for maybe 40s dude??? Daily ride dude??
Kawasaki 🙌
dope
What's with the weird swingarm?
Thought that was Dean Harrison very similar crash helmet
Really?
First viewer 🔥😍
I was number 127 how cool is that 🔥🔥
Those mirrors though
should be a review of it de-restricted at the track
We did say we'll be riding the race version soon!
This euro version isn't restricted, it's not the US model.
God Kawasaki must be dumping bags of money on the "journalists" to push this piece of junk.
It's too heavy, too expensive, has budget suspension, and you should just get a 600.
Take the mirrors off
This thing has 20hp of restrictions in the top rev range.. Moore Mafia dyno vid on youtube!
Only in the US, that isnt the case for the european version
@@TheRadiag that's weird since "euro5" is the ish ruining all the bikes these days. Stuck with soy-boy latte parallel twins, locked ecu's, and "A2" 40hp B.S.! lol :D
@@MillerMotoring yep, i heard the restriction in the US was due to noise
@@TheRadiag California ruining our fun! Haha 👍
@@TheRadiagactually it's because Canada law and now since US becomes Southern Canada due to lack of governing skills they just have to accept that
when i was 17 i had a R6 im now 35 and have a new RSV4 you dont need this pos.
Wow, pls sign my myspace! That would be soo cool
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I've got a tractor, and a picture of queen victoria on a horse so there.
Don't buy one then you muppet
Okay Patrick Bateman
Poverty spec steel frame 😂
Now you have an excuse, not to borrow the money from your family.
steel trellis is good enough for ducati....
@@tvdinner325I already spent it on your mum 🤷
@@simonrenshallIt’s not a fucking Ducati is it!! 🙄
@@flamintasty thank god, its probably reliable